- Don't be afraid to stray away from "your schedule" or plans. It's incredibly difficult to predict the pacing, as teaching is unpredictable.
- Smile, it never goes unnoticed.
- Care about your presentation - sloppy teachers have a more difficult time gaining respect.
- Write your schedule on the board, but leave a mystery in the message - it will keep the guessing and interested in what's next.
- Engage in their worlds - school is never the only thing on their plate.
- Emphasize the fact that you are still learning - students appreciate when someone can admit their faults or shortcomings. You're not perfect, don't pretend you are.
- Put your school stuff in your backpack and don't touch it when you leave on Friday - your time is important.
- GO ON FIELD TRIPS IF YOU CAN. Period.
- Be open to communication, always.
- Be yourself - not your CTs.
- Communicate with your CTs often.
- Observe as much as you can, whenever you can.
- Take constructive feedback - it's not criticism, everyone is on your side and wants you to succeed.
- Go to bed before 10:30 & pick your outfit out the night before - the wardrobe and dressing like a teacher can be a challenge sometimes. Make it easy for yourself!
- Pack a lunch you can look forward to; it makes the day so much better when you have a good, satisfying lunch.
- Check your e-mail... a lot.
- Speak their language - if your young, don't hide it. Kids like knowing you're human.
- Stay mostly on top of your planning & grade quickly.
- BRING IN FOOD. Always a highlight and a way to get students engaged.
- Find your time or space - a way to stay centered, calm and healthy.
- Make yourself proud & don't quit.
- Smile, it never goes unnoticed.
- Care about your presentation - sloppy teachers have a more difficult time gaining respect.
- Write your schedule on the board, but leave a mystery in the message - it will keep the guessing and interested in what's next.
- Engage in their worlds - school is never the only thing on their plate.
- Emphasize the fact that you are still learning - students appreciate when someone can admit their faults or shortcomings. You're not perfect, don't pretend you are.
- Put your school stuff in your backpack and don't touch it when you leave on Friday - your time is important.
- GO ON FIELD TRIPS IF YOU CAN. Period.
- Be open to communication, always.
- Be yourself - not your CTs.
- Communicate with your CTs often.
- Observe as much as you can, whenever you can.
- Take constructive feedback - it's not criticism, everyone is on your side and wants you to succeed.
- Go to bed before 10:30 & pick your outfit out the night before - the wardrobe and dressing like a teacher can be a challenge sometimes. Make it easy for yourself!
- Pack a lunch you can look forward to; it makes the day so much better when you have a good, satisfying lunch.
- Check your e-mail... a lot.
- Speak their language - if your young, don't hide it. Kids like knowing you're human.
- Stay mostly on top of your planning & grade quickly.
- BRING IN FOOD. Always a highlight and a way to get students engaged.
- Find your time or space - a way to stay centered, calm and healthy.
- Make yourself proud & don't quit.
:)